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Glass of Sunshine Flavored Water

Easy, homemade flavored water. So refreshing!
Pitcher of ice water with orange wedges.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Makes: 8 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 orange
2 quarts water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Scrub the orange under cool running water.
  3. Slice the orange into thin slices, with or without the peel.
  4. Combine the orange slices and water in a pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  5. Drink within 2 days for best quality.

Notes

  • Keep It Safe! Do not mix batches of flavored water. Use it up, clean the container, then make a fresh batch.
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